Communications

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco), has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various data bundles, is aimed…

Residents of Sobi Poly Feeder at Oke-Fomo in Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), which comprise 44 communities, on Tuesday staged

The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.

In a world where technology and AI shapes perceptions, it’s important to ask, are smartphones truly capturing the full spectrum and beauty of human diversity, especially in often-overlooked emerging markets?

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have received a boost with more commitments from nations. Parts of the commitments will see Nigerian Communications Satellite Systems (NIGCOMSAT) connecting the 774 local government areas of the country to Internet.

Over 100 rural base stations in Nigeria have been connected to Starlink’s low-earth-orbit satellite constellation. Wholesale operator, Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), which has subsidiary companies spread across sub-Saharan Africa...

A Nigerian-based mentoring firm, Mentor’s Tower, has launched a mobile app to compete in the fast-growing global software market.Mentors’ Tower is expanding its operations to deliver cross-border services through the new mobile App..

The alleged government's deliberate disruption of Internet services during the #EndBadGovernance protests has raised concerns about a growing trend of authoritarianism in the country. Condemning the move, civil society organisations argued that it violates Nigeria's international human rights obligations and domestic constitutional guarantees. According to the Enhancing Digital Rights in Nigeria (e-RIGHTS) Project partners, "By…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. The NCC gave the directive in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja. Muoka said that the move was aimed at providing clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the…

Poor Internet service, which started on August 1 has entered a fourth day.

Dr Juliet Ehimuan, the visionary leader at Beyond Limits, a pan-African organisation, unpacked the goals and outcomes of the DICE 2.0 event with The Guardian. DICE, short for Digital Innovation and Creative Excellence, is a platform designed to foster collaboration between Africa's tech, creative, and business sectors. The event featured insightful discussions with key players…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed plans to enroll between 20 million and 25 million NINs by the end of 2024 through its five-point agenda.